Elizabeth J. "Betty" (Parris) Florentine

Monday

Elizabeth J. Florentine, 83, of New Brighton, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 28, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford, surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 12, 1927, in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late George E. and Grace (Mannion) Parris. Betty retired in 1987 from Bortz Youth Center where she had 27 years of service. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, New Brighton, where she was a member of the Christian Mothers, Catholic Daughters of America, and the Senior Gold, and she worked bingo for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, George, Harold, Frank, and Chester; one sister, Hazel Futato, one sister-in-law, Deane Kribbs.

Surviving are her loving husband, David J. Florentine, whom she married December 11, 1946; one son, David J. Florentine Jr. and his wife, Andrea; two very special granddaughters, Cassandra Marie and Alyssa Rae Florentine, all of Brighton Township; one brother and sister-in-law, William and Darlene Parris, Beaver Falls; one brother-in-law, Edward Futato, Patterson Township; two sisters-in-law, Joan Paris, Patterson Township and Donna Parris, Beaver Falls; several nieces, nephews, and their families.

Friends will be received today from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the J&J SPRATT FUNERAL HOME, 1612 Third Ave., New Brighton, www.jjsprattfh.com, where prayers will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Parish with Father Tom Kredel officiating.

Entombment will follow in Sylvania Hills Mausoleum.

Memorial contributions may be made, in Betty's name, to the Holy Family Parish, 1851 Third Ave, New Brighton, Pa 15066 or the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.

The family would like to thank Liberty Dialysis, Chippewa Township and the Heritage Valley Kidney Dialysis Staff for their care.

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